Captain
Ruben Riojas

Member since April 2015 Port Mansfield, United States
Background
I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Park and Wildlife Department for the past 12 years. As a child I grew up fishing and learning from my father and grandfather. Since then I have developed a passion for fishing. I wanted to share my experience on the water with other people.
Techniques
I prefer to use artificial lure but I do make accommodations to use live bait. I love the top water bite, just that explosion on the lure is awesome. Sight casting at red fish is a blast.

Hey, I'm Captain Ruben Riojas

Port Mansfield, United States
Background
I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Park and Wildlife Department for the past 12 years. As a child I grew up fishing and learning from my father and grandfather. Since then I have developed a passion for fishing. I wanted to share my experience on the water with other people.
Techniques
I prefer to use artificial lure but I do make accommodations to use live bait. I love the top water bite, just that explosion on the lure is awesome. Sight casting at red fish is a blast.
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port Mansfield
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $425
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(162 reviews)
Angler's choice
South Padre Island
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 185 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (345)
Fishing with Ruben
Fishing with Ruben
Fishing with Ruben
+342
Angler rating
172
9
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 185 reviews
Bryan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great with Kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 29, 2024
Took my 2 sons, 5 and 9, out with Captain Rubin.ย  He was very patient with my very active boys and helped them to catch and...
Bryan P. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Bryan P. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Nicholas N.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025
Nicholas N. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Nicholas N. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Delfino D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience and Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2024
Captain Ruben is an outstanding guide and very knowledgeable of the area! He provides excellent service, care and does all...
Delfino D. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Ruben Riojas Captain replied

Jonathan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2023
Jonathan D. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jonathan D. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Allison L.
New Berlin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Ruben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 30, 2023
what a great experience with Ruben as our guide through Rio Fishing guide service. Ruben was especially patient with our 10...
Allison L. recommends Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Ruben Riojas Captain replied